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Hi, I'm Naomi Buchanan-Nguyen, a passionate developer and educator based in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have extensive experience leading app development projects, guiding students in UX/UI design, and creating engaging educational content. I love collaborating with students and teams to bring innovative digital projects to life, from concept to deployment. I also have a strong background in graphic design and instructional design, working in various educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. My mission is to help others grow their creative and technical skills so they can succeed in the fast-evolving digital landscape.…Hi, I'm Naomi Buchanan-Nguyen, a passionate developer and educator based in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have extensive experience leading app development projects, guiding students in UX/UI design, and creating engaging educational content. I love collaborating with students and teams to bring innovative digital projects to life, from concept to deployment. I also have a strong background in graphic design and instructional design, working in various educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. My mission is to help others grow their creative and technical skills so they can succeed in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

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Hi, I'm Naomi Buchanan-Nguyen, a passionate developer and educator based in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have extensive experience leading app development projects, guiding students in UX/UI design, and creating engaging educational content. I love collaborating with students and teams to bring innovative digital projects to life, from concept to deployment. I also have a strong background in graphic design and instructional design, working in various educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. My mission is to help others grow their creative and technical skills so they can succeed in the fast-evolving digital landscape.…Hi, I'm Naomi Buchanan-Nguyen, a passionate developer and educator based in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have extensive experience leading app development projects, guiding students in UX/UI design, and creating engaging educational content. I love collaborating with students and teams to bring innovative digital projects to life, from concept to deployment. I also have a strong background in graphic design and instructional design, working in various educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. My mission is to help others grow their creative and technical skills so they can succeed in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

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Hi, I’m Naomi Buchanan-Nguyen, a passionate developer and educator based in Nova Scotia, Canada. I have extensive experience leading app development projects, guiding students in UX/UI design, and creating engaging educational content. I love collaborating with students and teams to bring innovative digital projects to life, from concept to deployment.

I also have a strong background in graphic design and instructional design, working in various educational institutions and not-for-profit organizations. My mission is to help others grow their creative and technical skills so they can succeed in the fast-evolving digital landscape.

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Outreach Coordinator/ Program Data Administration/ UX Design/IT Technical Instructor at NPower Canada

January 1, 2024 - July 11, 2025

Optimized communication and data management in Salesforce to engage prospects. Collaborated to assess applicants, maintained data accuracy, and promoted data-driven decision making. Matched participants with suitable positions and created an inclusive, cost-free learning environment. Partnered with instructors to equip participants with essential technical skills.

UX/UI, Game, Graphic Design College Technical Instructor at Infocus Film School/College

January 1, 2024 - Present

Taught UX/UI, game design, app development, and graphic design with focus on layout, colour theory, and design. Collaborated with education management to prepare students for technical design positions. Generated reports on classroom outcomes and delivered lectures informed by the latest design industry trends.

Outreach Coordinator/ Program Data Administration/ UX Design/IT Technical Instructor at NPower Canada

January 1, 2024 - July 11, 2025

Optimized multi-channel communication and managed Salesforce data. Collaborated with team to assess applicants and identify opportunities remotely and in person. Maintained data accuracy and promoted data-driven decision making. Matched participants to suitable positions based on skills. Established tech partnerships to generate job opportunities. Created inclusive learning environments and partnered with instructors to support technical skills development.

UX/UI, Game, Graphic Design College Technical Instructor at Infocus Film School/College

January 1, 2024 - Present

Teaching UX/UI game design, app development, and graphic design skills. Collaborated with education management to prepare students for technical design careers. Generated reports and assessed classroom outcomes. Translated design industry trends into lectures and assignments covering layout, color theory, and design skills.

Graphic Design, UX/UI Design College Instructor at Centre for Arts & Technology & da Vinci College

December 31, 2021 - July 11, 2025

Guided participants for design technical roles, researched design industry trends, generated classroom outcome reports, and taught subjects covering UX design, graphic design, and entrepreneurship.

Graphic Design, UX/UI Design College Instructor at Centre for Arts & Technology & da Vinci College

January 1, 2021 - July 11, 2025

Collaborated with education management to prepare students for technical design careers. Generated reports on classroom outcomes. Researched and incorporated design industry trends into curriculum covering UX Design, Graphic Design, and Entrepreneurship.

Developer, Creator & Team Lead App Educator & Client at Dalhousie University

January 1, 2019 - Present

Focused on UX/UI design, app development, deployment, and layout design skills. Collaborated with upper education management to guide students for creative and backend coding careers. Led student teams in researching UX trends and collaboratively working on a long-standing not-for-profit app development project for both iOS and Android platforms with plans for provincial and wider public launch.

Developer, Creator & Team Lead App educator & Client for Not-for-profit App Beach Bluenoser at Dalhousie University

January 1, 2019 - Present

Focused on UX/UI design, app development, deployment and layout design skills. Collaborate with upper education management to guide students for careers in creative and backend coding. Worked with students researching UX design trends and integrating them into lectures and app development projects. Guided multiple student teams on app deployment for iOS and Android platforms. The app is a not-for-profit intended for province-wide and eventually multi-province public use.

Graphic Artist/Illustrator, Instructional Design & eLearning Creator at Lockheed Martin

December 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025

Created engaging educational content and training materials for eLearning graphics production. Enhanced educational materials through content analysis and designed interactive tools for learning engagement on ship systems using graphic design and 2D animation.

Graphic Artist/illustrator, Instructional Design & eLearning creator at Lockheed Martin

December 31, 2018 - July 11, 2025

Created educational content and training eLearning materials including graphics production. Translated existing content to enhance educational materials. Designed interactive tools to support student engagement with ship systems. Utilized graphic design, 2D animation, and instructional design expertise for impactful projects.

Graphic, Instructional, UX Designer, Social Media & Marketing Creator at Tasty Crayon Creations

January 1, 2003 - Present

Collaborated with clients on print, digital, and marketing media. Analyzed client content and design needs to support business growth. Created interactive learning, digital marketing campaigns, social media campaigns, and conducted UX research.

Graphic, Instructional, UX Designer, Social Media & Marketing creator at Tasty Crayon Creations

January 1, 2003 - Present

Collaborated with clients on print, digital and marketing media both physical and digital. Analyzed client content and design needs to support business growth. Designed interactive learning, digital campaigns, and social media marketing campaigns. Researched and collected data to develop apps, services, products and UX studies.